Making a pond in Bel Air using Woodland Scenics Realistic Water

My first attempt at a making a water feature. No great prize winner but I think it came out okay and I learned a bit - so that at least is progress.
Thanks for watching

[@TheMidlandDorchesterRailroad]

Rick, that turned out beautifully! The vegetation around it ties the whole thing together. Very very nicely done. 👏👏 Sean

[@TheSwitchList]

Thank you Sean - really appreciate the positive feedback! Yes the vegetation around it really makes the scene.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Like the video .Enjoy it very much.

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks a lot Dave. I have several of your videos in my queue that I just have not had a chance to get to! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Certainly looks like a pond to me Rick!

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks John! 😁

[@DruSteel69]

Terrific work, Rick. I like it. Cool added rocks in and outside the pond. Just need Sheriff Taylor and Opie getting ready for fishing. I got the whistling going for ya. 😀

[@TheSwitchList]

Now I will never get that whistling out of my head!!! 😩. Thanks for watching Drew

[@DruSteel69]

@@TheSwitchList - 🤣😎👍🏼

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Good stuff, Rick. Came out pretty well, and there are still things oyu can do to the top level if you decide you want expand it. Water scenics are definitely one of the trickier bits in the hobby, and it came out nicely.

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks Anthony. This was my first attempt so I am not unhappy with the result. Thanks for watching and giving me feedback - greatly appreciated.

[@RayBoebel]

Thanks for sharing! I live not to far from the old Ma&Pa mainline in Maryland

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks for watching Ray.

[@MLWQC]

Informative and well done. Nice layout too.

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks so much!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSwitchList]

Thank you for watching and commenting - much appreciated.

[@StanFerris]

I think it looks great, Rick! Nice job!

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks so much Stan - appreciate the feedback.

[@cbcona001]

Nice video! Keep the updates coming!

[@TheSwitchList]

Hey thanks for stopping by and watching Chris! Appreciate the kind comments.

[@PaulAFulcher]

Don't knock your self Rick that's a decent looking bit of water it match's many ponds and the like i have seen to date on many a layout, nice first try !👍👍

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks a lot Paul - really appreciate the encouragement and feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@dnhman]

Wonderful job Rick!

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks Joe!

[@raccoonvalley]

Can't wait to operate with you.

[@TheSwitchList]

Boy I cannot wait either PJ! Thanks

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good work on layout

[@TheSwitchList]

Thank you very much!

[@mysticrailroad]

came out pretty good man!

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks - yeah I think it did come out okay. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyrailer]

Looks good man! Need some frogs on Lilly pads.

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks Man! I was trying to figure out how to make some good looking lilypads but have not figured it out yet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

didnt turn out to bad at all. looks good

[@TheSwitchList]

Thanks Joe!

[@stevetandysr.2816]

I think it looks great . Just getting ready to pour my pond and a bigger lake . But I had just painted bottom and sides as you did , But woodland senics says to use plaster cloth first . Did you have any problems not using plaster cloth ? Am going to use Realistic water also .

[@TheSwitchList]

Hi Steve. Thanks for watching a good luck with your project. I did have a problem (see my video titled "Ripping out the pond" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6rJZYl9jLiEoKs But I think my problem was due to the paint I mixed into the realistic water not being compatible with the RW. I know lots of people have had great success with the product and I am not blaming it for what happened, just a lesson learned. Thanks again.

[@stevetandysr.2816]

@@TheSwitchListThanks for the response . Has the pond been good since then ? I have a small pond and a larger lake that I already painted and added rocks weeds trees , etc. Sure hate to take it all out , but guess I should put the spackeling in and then repaint it . I use an acrylic paint .

[@TheSwitchList]

​ @stevetandysr.2816 the pond has been fine since I redid it, but I used two part epoxy resin the second time. But I think my Realistic water problem was the acrylic paint I painted on to the first layer (maybe it was not dry enough) before pouring the second layer. I am pretty sure the problem I had was something I did wrong. Good luck

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

get the hobo out the bushes and into the pond fishing on the fallen tree stump mabe trying to catch a duck for his tea lol

[@TheSwitchList]

Love that idea! Thanks for watching and ommenting.

[@GlennGinsburg]

I used maud podge gloss for a pond what a mistake!!

[@TheSwitchList]

Oh no! What happened? Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@GlennGinsburg]

@@TheSwitchList it did not dry clear. May have added too many layers. Will try realistic water the next time.